Chapter XV - Myself

(Aron POV)

Celina and I walked along the patch before us. She suggested earlier that we go to the lake, but we didn't know the way. Rather than getting us lost in this vast place, I opted we go along this path.

The path was surrounded by different species of plants and trees. It looked so peaceful.

I saw Celina's smile as we walked along. It made me feel at ease, seeing her like this.

Everything felt right and normal. I wish we could stay like this forever.

"I'm not so sure that would happen...."

What?

I searched for the source of the voice. What was that?

Then.... I felt something hit me. It wasn't something physical at all.... but... it hurts.... It HURTS so much!!!

When I looked back at Aron, he appeared to be looking for something. I also glanced around trying to look for anything out of the ordinary. Nothing seemed to be wrong in my perspective.

I glanced back at Aron. He was clutching his head, looking like he was in so much pain. He fell to his knees, still holding his head. A bluish aura started to blink in his right hand.

I felt frightened. What was happening!? I felt moisture in my face.

I went down my knees and shook him. "Aron!!! What's wrong!?!?"

When I saw his face, it shocked me.

He was biting his lower lip, his eyes were closed shut, tears were flowing down from them.

I could tell I was inside my mind. How... I don't know. I saw someone come out from the shadows.

Who are you?

"I am Ronan Erudon. Kanavan's Royal Guard Master."

This guy looked awfully similar to me. Except for the dark blue hair and eyes that is.

Ronan... Then you're part of the Grand Chase right?

"Yes, I am."

Why are you here inside my head?

"Because I am you and you are me."

What does that mean?

"You are my reincarnation."

Reincarnation? Then my dreams....

"Yes. That's right. Those dreams were my memories.

I... see.

I remembered how those dreams played out. It must have hurt him-- or me a lot.

Why did you suddenly pop out right now?

"This is only my guess, but I think some level 6 mage used a restriction spell. It might have canceled my own magic."

What magic did you use? I mean... what magic got canceled?

"Sealing spell. A level 4 sealing spell at that."

Seal.... What did you seal then?

"My memories, magic, and anything related to me."

Why?

"...."

He didn't answer immediately like in the other questions. Just when I thought of changing the subject...

"She... she saw me die.... Right in front of her.... I couldn't even protect her until her last breath." I could hear sadness in his words.

He held my chest with his right hand which began glowing brightly.

"Please protect her."

I felt power surge through my body. so this is magic....

Ronan Erudon....

....Grand Chase....

.... Elesis.